THINGS ARE STARTING TO CHANGE SO LET'S SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING IN MAY

May 1-Senior Walk                                                                                                 Field Trip for Mrs. White's class

May 3-Cinco De Mayo celebration

May 6- 4yr old field trip to Northside (STUDENTS ONLY)

May 10- Weather permitting-Field trip to Reagan Park ( ALL STUDENTS)

May 15- Head Start Parent Meeting-10:00

May 24 - Last day of school and our students will be released at 11:30

GRADUATION AND CELEBRATIONS

May 20-Mrs. Carrizales graduation at 9:00 in the cafeteria                                      Mrs. Afanador's graduation at 10:30 in her room

May 21-Mrs. Hardin's graduation at 9:30 in her room                                            Mrs. Richmond's "Moving Up" celebration at 10:00 in her room

May 22-Mrs. Oliva's graduation at 9:30 in the cafeteria                                          Mrs. Hudson's "Moving Up" celebration at 9:30 in her room                    Mrs. Munoz's "Moving Up" celebration at 3:30 in cafeteria

May 23-Mrs. Roman-Riley's graduation at 9:30 in the cafeteria                              Mrs. Murray's graduation at 1:30 in the cafeteria                                      Mrs. Houck's graduation at 1:30 in her room                                            Mrs. Smith's graduation at 10:00 in her room

May 24-Mrs. White's graduation at 9:00 in her room

MAY 24TH IS THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL.

MAY 24TH IS AN EARLY RELEASE DAY.  SEE SCHEDULE BELOW

Early buses (bus 3 & 71) will leave school at 11:15.  Please make sure there is someone to get your child off the bus and are at home

3yr olds will dismiss at 11:30

4yr olds will dismiss at 11:40                                                                                                                                                                                     

FROM ALL THE STAFF AT WASHINGTON WE WISH YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY SUMMER!!

Prekindergarten School Supplies

Mrs. Carrizales, Mrs. Roman-Riley, Mrs. White

To help with the cost of school supplies, PISD will provide the following items.

 Baby wipes                                                                                               Disinfecting wipes                                                                                   Lysol spray        

Please make sure your child comes the first day with their supplies.  If you would like to bring them before the start of school, please feel free to do so starting July 30, 2019

1 box Classic 10 color markers (with gray and pink)
1 box EXPO markers
1 box 24 count regular Crayons
1 pkg. safety pins (medium)
1 bottle glue
6 glue sticks
2 boxes tissue
1 blanket or towel for naptime
1 average size backpack-(NO WHEELS)

1 COMPLETE change of clothing including underwear and socks.  
Please put your child’s name in everything

GIRLS ONLY
1 pkg. of manila paper
1 box of Zip Lock sandwich bags

BOYS ONLY
1 pkg. of Multi Colored Construction Paper
1 can of shaving cream
1 box of Zip Lock gallon bags

Please make sure your child comes the first day with all their supplies.

Washington’s

Family Engagement Plan

The PISD plan will provide ongoing campus-family relationship, and provide parents with opportunities to participate in district and campus initiatives.

1. Facilitate family-to-family support

    

   1. PISD will provide ongoing services and support to parents through planned family events, where families will be united and provide opportunities to interact with one another in a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
   2. PISD will guide families in working at home with students on literacy. Language, social skill development and positive family communication.

       

      • PK to kindergarten transitions to Northside
      • Character parade
      • Classroom parties
      • Field trips
      • Parent training each month with brunch provided and informative information by community guest speakers.
      • Beginning and end of year family survey

         

         

2. Establish a network of community resources

    

   1. PISD will seek out community businesses and local agencies to provide a transparent partnership between school, community, and the home. The community and local agencies will assist in identifying and meeting the needs of families.
   2. Create a working list of organizations to collaborate with in order to provide needed information and resources.

       

      • Nutrition-WIC
      • Dental
      • GED
      • Special education services
      • Conscious Discipline
      • DPS/ car seat safety
      • County extension office
      • Documented referrals
      • East Texas Food Bank
      • Goodwill
      • Churches
      • Multi-culture center
      • Community Services
      • Social services

        (All meetings provide bilingual translation/support)

         

         

3. Increase family participation in decision-making

    

   1. Family participation will become a routine part of decision making.
   2. Family involvement in the family engagement plan.
   3. Encourage families to participate in the Campus improvement plan.
   4. Foster the family confidence in regards to their abilities to positively address the needs of their children as well as building positive relationships with the schools.
   5. Assist in achieving and maintaining high levels of family involvement and positive family attitudes towards education.
      • Provide feedback and input on Family Engagement Plan
      • Parent/Teacher conferences
      • Parent Volunteers
      • Policy council
      • Campus Improvement Plan
      • District Improvement Plan
      • Family Engagement Plan
      • School Calendar
      • Home visits
      • Parent Orientation

         

         

4. Equip families with tools to enhance and extend learning

    

   1. Parent training will provide modeling, question/answers, to support positive and emotional information for families at home.
   2. Best practices for age appropriate development.

       

      • CLI parent information
      • Frog Street parent information
      • Field trips
      • Transition meetings
      • Community speakers
      • District speakers

5. Develop staff skills in evidence-based practices that support families in meeting their children’s learning benchmarks
   1. Professional Development will be an ongoing resource to educators to improve parent communication. Promote Family engagement as a core strategy to improve teaching and learning among all staff.

       

      • District Professional development
      • Campus Staff Development
      • Region 7 training
      • Evaluation of plans
      • Conscious discipline

         

         

6. Evaluate family engagement efforts and use evaluations for continuous improvement

1. Document and monitor family involvement activities and assess the needs of families.
2. Address family surveys
3. Set goals at home visits, conferences, etc. to identify strengths, interests, and needs

• Sign in sheets at all family engagements events. Ex. Field trips, parties, fall fests, etc.
• Parent information for future parent events